Compression Therapy

We believe: it is important to understand why you may have been referred, or are enquiring, to be fitted with compression stockings.

Compression stockings are used to manage and reduce progression of a particular venous or lymphatic problem or disorder.

Some of the most common reasons you may need to use lower limb compression stockings are to treat/prevent:

Varicose veins

Tired and achy legs

Post surgery – vein stripping/surgery (sclerotherapy)

Varicosis during pregnancy

Heavy or swollen legs as the day progresses -oedema

Patchy skin discolouration in the lower leg

Deep vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Chronic Venous insufficiency

The correct fitting of a compression stocking is achieved from taking several measurements of the affected limb. There are also many individual considerations that must be taken into account when prescribing the correct stocking such as the clients age and activity level. Some other considerations are the different material choices for comfort, durability and temperature control.

There are many styles and options when choosing your compression stocking:

Different levels/strengths of compression – Class 1,2 or 3

Colours – white, black, beige, caramel, skin tone

Lower limb – below knee/mid-thigh/pantyhose/maternity

Upper limb – glove/forearm/complete arm

Open or closed toe

Ready made or custom made – measurements taken will determine whether the stocking will be ready made or custom made.

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